=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SILICA GEL DESICCANT,S 679-500,100-200 MESH
NIIN:01-456-3612
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHWCS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SILICA,AMORPHOUS,PRECIPITATED AND GEL/AMORPHOUS SILICA GEL
CAS:112926-00-8
RTECS #:VV7322000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE- EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
    IRRITATION. INHALE: DUSTS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
    ORAL: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION O F GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. CHRONIC- MAY
    CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY/FIBROSIS (SILICOSIS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA (QUARTZ).
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGH, TEARING, REDNESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BREATHING OF DUST MAY AGGRAVATE
    EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED: MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. ORAL : GET MEDICAL AID.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CAREFULLY SWEEP OR
    VACUUM THE SPILL AREA. COLLECT AND PLACE THE SPILLED MATERIAL IN A
    WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. AVOID DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE, IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINER, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
    PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
    CONDITIONS. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT WIT H EYES AND SKIN. AVOID INHALING DUST.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE INADEQUATE TO
    CONTROL DUST CONCENTRATIONS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL, A
    NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN. IF RESPIRATORS ARE
    USED, A PROGRAM SHOULD BE INSTITUTED T O COMPLY WITH OSHA 29CFR
    1910.134.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:COTTON/RUBBER/LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE WORK CLOTHING, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V7
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4046F,2230C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3110F,1710C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:2.1
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE SOLID - ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL IN ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL
    COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REUSING OR
    RECYCLING IS RECOMMENDED.

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